Overall score
Craigburn Farm
56.3/100
Hawthorndene
51.0/100
Craigburn Farm vs Hawthorndene, SA Suburb Comparison
Craigburn Farm for retirees and families; Hawthorndene for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Craigburn FarmHawthorndene
Crime rate
Craigburn Farm
4.9 / 1k
Hawthorndene
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigburn Farm
34
Hawthorndene
54
Population
Craigburn Farm
3,099
Hawthorndene
3,389
Metric leadCraigburn Farm 4Hawthorndene 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCraigburn Farm
- Best for familiesCraigburn Farm
- Best for best valueHawthorndene
- Best for best schoolsCraigburn Farm
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Craigburn Farm | Hawthorndene |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 4.9 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 26 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 54 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 41 |
| Green cover | 63.4% | 2.5% |
| Population | 3,099 | 3,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Craigburn Farm is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hawthorndene is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Craigburn Farm tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Hawthorndene stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Craigburn Farm suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hawthorndene is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.